The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0262

During a mental self–defense lesson, Julian tried to instruct me on the best way to evade answering

Terry’s invasive questions.

“He’ll goad you,” Julian said. “You just have to keep your head. If all else fails, just don’t say a word. He

can’t twist your words if you don’t give him any to twist.”

As the lesson went on, I started to notice something was off with Julian. He didn’t smile as much as he

had in the past. A line was often seen splitting his brow.

I stopped him near the end of the lesson. I couldn’t wait any more before asking, “Are you okay?”

He opened his mouth. Closed it. Blinked a few times. “What makes you ask?”

“You seem… different. Like something’s bothering you.”

He laughed a little, but it sounded nervous. “Can’t a guy have some nerves before a big operation? This

event could make our break our entire case against the underground organization.”

I shrugged. “It’s not like you to show your nerves. Usually you play it off.”

“Yeah, well, I guess there’s more to lose this time than usual.”

I tilted my head, confused. “What do you mean?”

He sighed. “Come on, Piper. Is it so hard to believe that I’m actually worried about you and Elva?”

The words startled me. “You… are worried… about me?”

“And Elva,” he said.

It was hard to believe. I never bought into the idea Julian often pushed of himself, that he cared for no one but himself. But to hear him say he was actually worried for Elva and I… And to see it in the lines of his face, and the slight tremble of his voice…

I couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Thave something for you,” he said, and reached into the bag he had at his side. From it, he produced a

all velvet box, He handed it to me. “It might help us both.”

open the box. Inside was a beautiful golden necklace, a pendant on a chain. The pendant was

of a full

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the box then held it out for me. As it dangled, I saw

are in trouble, all you have to do

my phone. I can come rescue you, no matter where you

Such a thoughtful and beautiful gift. “Thank you so much,

get the message?”

wavered. For a half- second, I could have

gone.

didn’t mean

so it goes to him too. The more the better, anyway. Increase

saving you.”

was acting strangely now. Talking

which he must have to give me such a gift, that did not mean that he wanted

Yet…

you, Julian. I mean

we continued on, both pretending everything

way too long in my closet trying to pick out my dress. I held up the dress that fit me

couldn’t

the modest black gown with the high collar. I draped my new necklace around

glistened against the

kissed Elva

and Mark,” I told

she

she shouldn’t go

to guard

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anything, Piper,” Mark said. “We’ll be

“Thank you, Mark.”

down to the driveway, where I met with the other candidates. A line of black sedans circled down

last three of us, Nicholas exited

wait for his own car. When he saw me, he

and his lip curled up into a snarl.

swallowed hard. He looked angry. Or

Or both.

to me before I could even think to move. He grabbed me by the arm, firmly but not

to hurt, and pulled me closer to the house, away

wearing?” he asked, voice low and growly. He dragged his gaze down

openly at my